Monthly Archives: July 2018

Whether you’re heading on a summer road trip or opting for a relaxing staycation, the new GO VACATION game for the Nintendo Switch system is sure to enhance family fun time. GO VACATION, available now, transports players to Kawawii island, a virtual resort featuring more than 50 games and activities to enjoy, including skydiving, horseback riding, beach volleyball and even snowball fights. Up to four people can play together*, and there are a variety of customization options to unlock, such as special avatar outfits, different types of vehicles to explore the island, and even different dog breeds. Players can also collect stamps by trying different activities to gain access to a Villa they can customize with fun decorations. With regular challenges and presents to unlock, GO VACATION will keep players coming back for hours of Kawawii island adventures! Best of all, Nintendo Switch is as fun to play at home as it is on the road, […]

Frankfurt, Germany, 27/07/2018 – Deck13 and Parallel Circles are proud to announce that the amazing Flat Heroes will release on Nintendo Switch™ and PC on 2nd August. With the upcoming release we are also proud to announce that a playable Demo will be released on the Nintendo Switch as well. The playable demo is already available in North America and will release together with the main game in the rest of the world.

27th July, 2018 – Richmond, UK: The celebrated cult classic taiko drum rhythm series Taiko no Tatsujin arrives in the USA and Europe, with two new games announced by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment. Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! for Nintendo Switch® and Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum Session! for PlayStation®4 will be released 2nd November, 2018. The hugely popular Japanese rhythm game comes to Europe for the first time featuring a wide variety of new songs, special crossover characters and multiplayer capabilities that are sure to get players drumming to the hypnotic rhythm of taiko drums. Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! for Nintendo Switch® and Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum Session! for PlayStation®4 each boast unique features that tailor the Taiko no Tatsujin experience to each specific platform for optimised gameplay. Using the Joy-Con® controllers as drumsticks, Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! for Nintendo Switch® introduces motion-control play that uniquely replicates the popular arcade-style experience. Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! also features 20 multiplayer rhythm-based mini-games that can […]

Make, Play and Discover New Adventures with Nintendo Labo on Sept. 14 REDMOND, Wash., July 26, 2018 – Buckle up for a new adventure while sitting in the driver’s seat of a car, a submarine and a plane with the Nintendo Labo: Vehicle Kit, launching on Sept. 14. This new Nintendo Labo kit is designed to work with the Nintendo Switch system*, and contains materials to build a variety of customizable cardboard creations called Toy-Con, including a Car, a Submarine, a Plane, a Pedal, two Keys and more. By inserting one of the assembled Keys into any of the vehicles, players can enjoy a variety of fun games and activities. Changing between vehicles while adventuring is a cinch – simply pull the Key out of one and slot it into another to transform from an airplane pilot to a submarine captain! “Nintendo Labo is a collaborative and creative experience designed to encourage imagination in people […]

Today, Konami announced its line-up for this year’s gamescom (August 21st – 25th) in Cologne, Germany. Following a successful E3 in June, new playable demos of PES 2019, ZONE OF THE ENDERS The 2nd RUNNER: M∀RS and HYPER SPORTS R will all be featured at the company’s main booth located in hall 8.1/A033. Additionally, a dedicated Yu-Gi-Oh! booth will also be set up in hall 5.2/E039, where attendees can get their hands on the latest product additions to the popular Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, learn how to play, compete in tournaments and play KONAMI’s massively popular Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links mobile game. For more information, please see the press release below. GAMESCOM 2018: KONAMI BOOTH TO DEBUT NEW DEMO CONTENT FOR PES 2019, ZOE 2 The 2nd Runner: M∀RS AND HYPER SPORTS R, CONFIRMS Yu-Gi-Oh! BOOTH DETAILS EL SEGUNDO, CALIF. – July 26, 2018 — Today Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has […]

Blast your way through 9 action-packed stages of polarity switching mayhem! Hong Kong – July 26th, 2018 – Independent developer and publisher, Eastasiasoft Limited, alongside development partner, Artax Games, today released its retro-inspired vertical-scrolling shmup Iro Hero on the Nintendo Switch eShop in North America for $12.99, with a 30% discount available for its first two weeks on sale. Steam ver Trailer: Iro Hero combines the old school, pixelated charm of 80s arcade shooters with the complex, high-octane action of a modern bullet hell shmup. Combining complex enemy AI, polarity mechanics, and light puzzle elements, Iro Hero unleashes mind-melting mayhem on the Nintendo Switch! Players will have to shift polarities to avoid color-coded hazards, balance an array of unlockable skills, and make use of reflective surfaces and color areas if they’re to make it through Iro Hero’s 9 action-packed stages intact. Set in the year 2306, Iro Hero opens a century after humans learned how to harness […]

On the planet Gelly live the gelatinous Gellies, whose peaceful existence is threatened by the Evil Blob. Players slip into the roles of two laboratory-bred gellies, beginning their adventure to save the planet.

GELLY BREAK offers easy entry and varied levels. Thanks to the ability to determine the level of difficulty of the next level after completing a level, the game remains challenging for each target group. The players use all their abilities to defeat new enemy types together. The increasingly challenging Jump & Run passages overcome the players only, using the switch mechanics and timed timing. The gameplay is always varied with boss fights and shooter passages.

Color mechanics: Players can interact with items and opponents of their color
Fusion: Players can merge to gain access to additional abilities
Switching: Players can swap positions to solve puzzles

It’s the hottest time of the year and Crazy Monkey Studios is about to make it even hotter. We are happy to announce that on August 2, 2018 our classic action shooter Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 will see the light of day on Nintendo Switch. Check out the trailer here: Continuing the rich, engaging gangster story of the first game and including all the fast paced action you’ve come to love, we made the best even better, with: Online multiplayer and local co-op play modes! A refined player movement system, including 360° aiming. A ton of WW2 themed levels. More weapons! And more zombies, Nazis, monsters and boss battles than you can handle! In short: if you liked the first game, you’re going to adore this one. The team worked hard to retain the unique feel and attention to detail of the original while making improvements to the gameplay where possible. We’re confident you’ll […]

Available on the Nintendo Switch eShop for North America and Europe TOKYO, JAPAN – July 26th – Publisher CyberStep, Inc. is excited to announce the release of Dawn of the Breakers today on the Nintendo Switch at 3PM PST in North America, and at 3PM GMT+1 across Europe. Take the stage and face off against a mysterious enemy, the monstrous ‘Ghouls’, in this fast-paced 3D action game. Set in modern Japan, players will discover the fate that awaits the enigmatic protagonist, while simultaneously juggling the responsibilities of being a high school student with the duties that accompany being a member of the superhero unit, the ‘Breakers’. Dawn of the Breakers is built around an extensive single-player campaign in which players will battle against a variety of foes, ranging from eccentric super-powered villains, to massive and truly fearsome monsters. Make new allies and uncover hidden plots as you progress through the main scenario! Choose from a […]

80s-inspired adventure now available for Nintendo Switch – See the All New Release trailer! Thursday, July 26, 2018 — Crossing Souls makes good on all its homages to Nintendo games and 80s video game culture today as it comes home to Nintendo Switch. Available now on the Nintendo eShop, players will join Chris, Matt, Charlie, Big Joe and Kevin on an adventure in their California suburb in the midst of a supernatural event that rocks the small community as grand forces siege the town. Change characters on the fly and use each character’s specialties to overcome any obstacle and target your foe’s weaknesses. Fight in real-time, solve clever puzzles, face off against powerful bosses and play special levels inspired by 80’s arcade video games.